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Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19
New Store,

Paul Balm is offering to the people of Tombstone and the county in general, some of the best bargains in groceries and liquors ever offered in this county. His stock is new fresh and desirable canned goods, wines, candles, in fact every thing sold in first class grocery store is being sold by him at Fairbank prices. If.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19
TOMBSTONE, Nov. I7, 1887

TOMBSTONE, Nov. Y, 1887.
 The Board met pursuant to adjourn ment at 10 o'clock a. m.
 Present-D. Cohn, chairman, and Supervisors T. ]. White and F. L. Moore.
 It appearing that lots and 2I, blk 4s, Tombstone District, were assessed in the sum of S4oo for the year 1886, to the estate of L. Dawes and deeded to the Territory by tax deed for non-payment of taxes theron,and it further appearing that said property belongs to Mrs. L. Dawes who is widow and entitled to SIoo ex- emption by law,
 It is therefore ordered, by unanimous vote of the Board, that said tax deed be and is cancelled.
 By unanimous vote, the Board ad- journed to meet at 10 o'clock a. m, Nov. IS, 1887.
 Approved: D. COIN, Chairman Attest: VIM. D. MoNMoNIER, Clerk TOMBSTONE, Nov. IS, 1887. Board met pursuant to adjournmen, at 10 o'clock a, m. Present-D. Cohn, Chairman, and | Supervisors, T. ]. White and F. L. l Moore.
 Itis ordered by unanimous vote tha
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

The themes upon which the Rev. H. Gill will discuorse next Sabbath at the M. E. Church are, for the morning, "Lep
 rosy, or Naaman's cure;" evening 1.-The golden calf, or worship of Mammon." All are most cordially invited to attend these the closing services of Rev. Gill in Tomb.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19
Occidental Hotel.

This is the only 6rst.classhotel ill Tombstone. It is handsomely furnished with all modern improvements. Trav- elers who stop at this house will find every comfort and attention. Private rooms for commercial travellers at reason. able rates. A splendid billiard table and card room. The bar is supplied with pure brands of wines, liquors and cigars tf
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

The story of the Indian fight on the Republican, which occurred twenty years ago, will be read with interest. Our worthy Chief of Police, George Oaks, was one ot the scouts engaged in the Terrible fight, and testifes to the truthfuIness of the account.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

Pump runners are flying in the air. The recent arrival of MT. ]. H. White, superintendent of the Contention mine, has doubtless started the rumors in cir culation.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19
DANCING ACADEMY.

Baron Bros. will open a dancing school on Tuesday evening next at the Skating Rink. For particulars and terms inquire at ths rink or at the barber shop. A soiree Saturday evenings. Good music always in attendance,
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19
BOB uARRAcH's STAGE LINE.

Stage to connect with western-bouud train leaves a a:3o p m. Sage to connect with eastern-bound train leaves at ago p. m. Stage to connect with Guaymas train leaves o:IS a. m.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19
Mineral Surveyor.

U. s. Deputy Mineral Surveyor and City Engineer, surveys, maps and reports on miues a speciality. All work per formed at reasonable prices. Land surveys and applications made promptly Best of references given.
 H. B. MANSON,
 Office 3I6 Fifth St.
 Tombstone, Ariz.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS.
HONEST NE, Nov. IS, 1888,

ASMDSA 'TNN' ANUV' Jt ASS/'
 Board met pursuant to adjournment at 10 o'clock a. m.
 Present-D. Cohn, Chairman, and Supervisors Frank L. Moore and T. J.. White.
 It appearing to the Board that certain property in Dos Cabezas was assessed in the year 1886 to Maggie Shaefer and also to Mrs. Maggie Reese, the same being double assessment, and it further appearing that the taxes on said property were paid by Mrs. Maggie Reese, and that the property was deeded by tax deed to the Territory for non-payment of taxes by said Maggie Shaeler, it is :here- fore ordered by unanimous vote of the Board tbat said tax and deed be and is cancelled.
 It appearing to the Board that the Content and Contentment mines of Tombstone district were for the year 1887 assessed and taxes levied viz;-Con. tent mine seventy-two cents, and Con- ten,ment mine $I.o7, and that the said mines are not patented nor subject there- fore to taxation. It is therefore ordered by unanimous vote of the Board that the assessment and taxes on said mines be annulled.
 It appearing to the Board that Rose Johnson is widow, and as such en- titled to $Iooo exemption from taxation, and that property was assessed to her in Wilcox in the sum of SIoo and deeded by tax deed to the Territory for non. payment of taxes and penalties in the sum of SI8.2s. It is therefore ordered by unanimous vote of the Board that said tax deed De and is cancelled.
 By unanimous vote it is ordered that the following notes viz:
 Note dated Oct. II, 1883; time, 7 months; amount, $72o Payable to Ben Goodrich, County Treasurer.
 Note dated June 2, 1886; time, 6 monts; amount, $4oo. Payable to John Montgomery, Chairman Board of Super visors, be and the same are returned to the maker ]. o. Dunbar and the en. dorsee Thos. Dunbar, the same having been satisfied.
 By unanimous vote it is ordered that warrants be drawn for
 Mrs. Mary Tenley, indigent per-
 son. on................."...... $2s co Mrs. A. Brown, indigent person. 50 co
 By unanimous vote of the Board it is ordered that the County Treasurer be and is ordered to transfer from the Gen eral Fund to the Salary Fund the sum of S6ooo.
 On motion the Board adjourned to meet at 10 o'clock a. m, Nov. I6, 1887.
 Approved: DAVID COIN,
 Chairman.
 Attest:
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

We are now prepared to draw drafts direct, issue letters of credit, and transfer money by mail, and cable, on all points of Europe Asia, Africa and Australia.
 R. w. WoOD.
 Cashier
 Bank of Tombstone
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

FIN. Wolcott's Cash Store is now ready for business at the new location in the Otis building, on Fremont street, near the Postofice. The choicest and freshest groceries at the lowest cash prices.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

The pilgrims who tarry in Arizona while en route to California in search of climate, are charmed. They say they expect to find nothing in the Golden State equal to it
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

This evening Mir. R. C. Kettlewell (familiarly known among his friends as Gatchell Jones) and Miss Lizzie K. Ewalt will be united i, marriage in this city. The EPIrAPH wishes them many happy days,
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

The interests ot the city were. never more carefully guarded in the license tax collecting department than they are now, in the hands ot Mir. Geo w. Chapman, notwithstanding gratui- tous filings and innueudos to the con- trary.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19
Harris the Tailor

Has just received full line of foreign and domestic Cassimers, suitable for fall and winter suits. He guaranties to please his customers as to style, price and quality. Under the Occidental Hotel, Allen street. Give him call.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
rgRRlr.RlaL Or,ICsRs

Gov snn--C. M. ZJLiCK Secretary-JAMss \. BAYARD. ----.-,. Auditor-J. ]. HAWKINS. Attorney General. RIGGS GOODRICH. Surveyor General-JoHN A. HisE. Treasurer-C. B. FOSTER. Superintendent of Public Instructton-C. M STRAUSS.
 Delegate to Congress-M. A. SMITH. Superintendent. of Territorial Prison-THos GATES.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19
SKATING RINK OPEN.

The skating rink will be open this Saturday. afternoon and evening, and will be opened every evening during the winter season, BARON BROS.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

The EPITAPH has the very best facilities for doing every variety of job printing. Work will be finished when promised, in the highest style of the topographic art, and at the lowest living prices.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

Mr. Frank C. Earle, the well-known assayer, who has been visiting his parents in Tempe, is reported seriously i'll with pneumonia at that place.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

The conviction of Jerry Barton for the killing of Edward Swift was expected. The jury brought in verdict of man. slaughter.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

Among the social events announced for the near future is phantom party, which takes place at Mining Exchange hall on Friday evening next.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

Mir. Henderson and family, of Boston, who have been visiting MT. E. B. Gage for several weeks, left on Tuesday last for San Diego, California
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

The artesian we'll at Deming is now down over 700 feet. Since they have been drilling in rock only one vein of water has been found and that was almost as black as ink.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

E. ]. Terrill was yesterday arrestedlon an indictment found by the grand jury charging him with perjury. He gave bond in the sum of SIooo and was re- leased
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

Welton velvet, body Brussels, tapestry Brussels, Kidderminster, } ply, 2 ply cot ten chain and hemp, all late patterns, at Bagg's.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

James Carr has sold to ]. E. Durkee &. Co.,, all of his mule teams and wagons for the sum of Sz7 GOO cash.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

Arnold's wood yard and express wagon' Look out for the blue wagon. Leave orders at Fitts Bros. or at the Willows cigar store.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

Tom Davis, of the firm of H. O. Bridge & Co.,, clothiers, San Francisco, is in the city, sizing up his friends. He has them by the score.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19
Notice.

On and after April Ist, weekly ice tick. cts will be sold for ST and upwards. Ice weekly customers will not be delivered without tickets.
 tf SOUTHWESTERN ICE Go.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19
)mce 3I6 Fifth St.
 Tombstone, Ariz.

Leave your order for the San Francis co Chronicle at Sol Israels. Price, One month 65 cents; Six months $4; One year e, Payable "a advance, ;;a.S -;
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

The celebrated ]. H. White butter can be bought only at Wolcott's. This is gilt edge.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19
CITY WFFICERs

Mayor-CHARLEs N. THOMAS. Chief of Police-G. w. OAKS.
 Treasurer-]. L. MELGREN.
 City yAttorney-JAMEs REILLY. Auditor and Recorder-M. G. CROWLEY. City Assessor-G. w. CHAPMAN. City Enginesr-H. B. MAxsON. Councilmen-First Ward. H. E. LEA; Sec ond Ward. Jos. IPPERT; Third Ward. G. R WATT; Fourth Ward, s. C. BAGG
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19
VIM. D. MoNMoNIER, Clerk.

TOMBSTONE, Nov. I6, 1887.
 The Board met pursuant to adjourn ment at 10 o'clock a. m.
 Present-D. Cohn, chairman, and F. L. Moore and T. ]. White, Supefvis- ors.
 Whereas, an error was made in the assessment of lot Y, block 32, for the year 1886, and it was assessed as lot I6, block 32, the Tax Collector is hereby ordered to change the number of lot I6 to Y, in the tax deed for said lot I7 block B.
 By unanimous vote of the Board the following bills were allowed: G. 5. Bradshaw, fixing Bisbee
 road. .................. S8o oo T. Atkinson, ink erasing fuid... 10 or
 It appearing to the Board that house and lot I7, block I6, three horses and one hundred head of stock cattle, Ben. son district, were assessed to L. A. Hol land in the year 1886, and that this prop erty was sold prior to said assessment tc other parties by said Holland, and that said property was also assessed to suct parties in the year 1886, wherefore there was double assessment made, And it further appearing that saie property has been deeded to the Terri tory by tax deed for failure to pay taxe: thereon by said L. A. Holland, It is therefore ordered by unanimous vote O the Board, that said tax deed be and i. cancelled.
 By unanimous vote the Board ad- journed to meet at 10 o'clock a. m. Nov. Y, 1887. 3A Approved D. COIN, | Chairman.
 Attest: VIM. D. MoNMoNIER, Clerk.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

The District Court has brought many strangers to town this week.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

Mrs. H. J. Peto and Mrs. H, G. Howe will be home from the East the first of next month.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

Furniture sold on the installment plan on easy terms at Bagg's.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

Mir. s. Porter aud wife, of Dos Cabe- zas, were in the city this week.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

Mrs. C. A. Metcalf and son returned last Saturday from California.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

First Judicial District-W H. BARNES. Second Judicial District-W. w. PORTER. Third Judicial District-J. H. WRIGHT.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

Don't send away for carpets until you have examined s. C. Baeg's stock.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

Wo'cott buys and sells for cash and hence cannot be undersold.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

Climax chewing tobacco only 50 cents a plug at the Willows cigar store.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19
COUNTY OFFICERS

Supervisors-DAvID CoHN Chairman; F. L. MOORE and T. ]. WHITE. Members. Sheriff.. H. SLAUGHTER. Under Sherif-E. A. SHATTUCK. Treasurer-A. l. RITTER. & Recorder-W. F. BRADLEY.A District Attorney-A. K. ENGLISH. Probate Judge-E. R. MONK. Clerk District Court-G. H. DAILY. Sufveyor-H. G. HowE.
 Public Administrator-J. A. KOsKA. Assessor-JAMEs B. HENNEssY.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

Curtain poles from to IF 1t. long at Bagg's.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

Woven wire mattrsses all sizes, S6, at Bagg's.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19
suYREslE CNURT
DISTRICT COURT

Chief Iustice-JAMEs H. WRIGHT. Associate Justices-W. W. PORTER, w. H HAYNES
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

' Wall paper from Iscts. to SI. 90 per
 roll at Bagg's.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19
LETTER LIST.

The following letters remain uncalled for in the post-ofice at Tombstone. Arizona, for the week ending November ro, 1887: Bishop. w Mccarthy, Mrs Nellie Ryan. C Moore s Davis. Willie Sayre. D Gibson, SS Smock, Wm Kyle, M Stoodley, Allen Lynch, Dave Finley, Chas
 SPANISH Marion, Estrado
 Any person calling for any of the above left ,ers will please say advertised" and give the date. c. $. CLARK.
 Postmaster.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19
LOOAI HAPPENINGS.

Oilcloth and linoleum at Bagg's.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19
UNIrED STATES OFFICERS
TUCSON LAND OFFICE

United States Marshal-W. K. MEADE. United States Attorney-OwEN ]. RsusE.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19
CUSTOMS OFFICERS

Register-A. D. DUFF.
 Receiver-FRED. w. SMITH.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

Tucson-J. B. HAMBLEToN. Tombstone-V. C. WILSON. Nogales-J. M. WILSON.
Tombstone epitaph., 1887-11-19

Ladies' and Chdrens Shoes Slippers Silk Handkerchiefs Kid Gloves Ladies' Hats in fact everything that be found in frst-class Dry Goods Store.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-20
KILLED-WHO Is 1T?

Yesterdays Kansas City Times says
an unknown man was run down and in
stantly killed at $50 yesterday morning
by west-bound passenger train No. 1913 OF
the Missouri Pacific. The accident occur
red at a point about two miles west of
Independence and near haywood
The mans skull was torn open and all
his limbs broken. The body was put
aboard the east-bound train shortly after
the accident and carried to Independence,
where Justice Purcell empaneled jury
and held an inquest over the remains.
Nothing which would lead to the unfortu-
nate mans identity was discovered, as his
pockets contained nothing that bore his
name or address He was about six feet
in height, was well formed, and has curly
black hair and a small mustache. He
seemed TO be about 80 years old He wore
a brown and black checkered coat and
vest, gray trousers, almost new, fine
light colored flannel shirt, and a derby
hat, inside of which was stamped: From
Joe the halter, 153 North Main street,
Wichita, Kansas
Mr.. A. J. Liddil, of Independence, recog-
nized the deceased as man who had APP
piled to him for work Saturday afternoon,
and Officer Homer, of the Independence
police force, said that late Saturday night
the deceased, in company with another
man, had applied to him for place to
sleep. The body was left at Hughes &
Smiths undertaking establishment all
day yesterday in the hope that some one
would recognize it, but with no result.
The burial will take place today at the ex-
pense of the county.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-20
ROBBING DEAD MAN.

1t will be remembered that few weeks
ago Major VIM. Kip, a civil engineer, died
in this city and was buried by the l. o. o.
F. Shortly after the death of Major Kip,
and before an administrator had been ap-
pointed, parties from Anthony, Harper
county, came to Wichita and on the
strength of a bill of sale made in Novem-
Der. 1856, took all the surveying instru-
ments and Office furniture belonging to
the Major, and conveyed them out of the
county. The same day the goods were
taken, Mr.. J. C. Richey was appointed
administrator, and has discovered among
Major Kip's papers receipt in full for the
amount represented in the bill of sale, and
a complete cancellation of said bill of sale.
Mr.. Richey viii submit the mater to the
l. o. o. F., of this city at their next meet
ing. Attorneys have been consulted who
say that a conviction of grand larceny can
be made on the cancellation and receipt of
February 18th, 1887, alone.
There seems to be no doubt that the
Anthony fellow who took advantage OF
the dead man is of the opinion that the
bill of sale receipt has been destroyed and
he can work his little game to perfection.
The receipt is witnessed by two men, one a
Mr.. Jones of this city, who tells Mr..
Richey that he remembers distinctly that
the bill was paid
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-20
TRIGGER PULLED

Yesterday as Mr.. Jordon was moving
the awning on the New York corner, a
piece of timber fell and broke the plate
glass IN the west window of Charles Law
rence's building. 1t was large plate and
to replace it will take over SlO0.
In removing the awning one of the old
land marks was destroyed. The loiterers
who by the hundreds have stood on the
corner taking in the richness and elegance
of the city, and per chance clinging to a
pocket book Will find themselves thrown
out in the weather very Unexpectedly. 1t
was little amusing to see some Of the old
buns moor at the old place and look up to
see the cause of the snow coming in on
them. Very reluctantly and often not
without showing signs of displeasure at
the change, they would move on for some
other layout
The city Will continue the raid on the
awnings on North Main as far as Second
street.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-20
AN ENGINEER TALKS.

Baron Won Wallenstein, an intimate
friend of De Lesseps, the famous Suez and
Panama canal man. was in the city yester-
day. The Baron was one of the chief en-
gineers in the construction of the Suez
canal and is now engaged on the Panama
scheme, being enroute TO the isthmus at
the present time. The Baron during his
stay in the city was very reticent concern
ing the Panama scheme, but seemed to be
sanguine Of the ultimate success of the
venture. He said:
The report started some time since in
New York that the affair was an alleged
bubble which had busted was false and
the projectors of the canal are now more
confident than ever that the effort will end
in practicable cable canal which will be
as successful and paying as the Suez canal.
The time was, when cold water was thrown
on the scheme at Suez which far q while
threatened TO stop all further work, but
perseverance and an unwavering faith in
feasibility of the enterprise and finally
the greatest engineering triumph
of the world became a reality, and the
Suez canal is today the means OF saving
millions OF dollars yearly to the marine
service of the world The Panama canal
scheme has met with the same opposition
and the same drawbacks, but science and
engineering skill must finally triumph.
and the day is not far distant when the
Panama canal will save the same amount
of time and money that its predecessor
and model at SueZ now does. The yellow
fever scare has been carried to the extreme
in the minds of those who would try TO
knock the scheme in the head. but while it
is an undeniable fact that this fearful pest
exists there, it is not nearly as bad rs has
been reported. Our workmen have died
there in large numbers, but their own
csreleSsneSs in most instances caused the
mortality. Monsieur De Lesseps Is very
confident yet that his scheme Is practicable
and that the crowning piece Of mis- skill
will be accomplished i'll his Old years. The
Panama canal is far from being bursted
bubble and will yet become one OF the
grandest triumphs of engineering skill of
modern times
The Baron is a gentleman OF imposing
appearance and is evidently very well
versed in his profession besides being one
of the most earnest supporters and be
levers in this gigantic scheme which
emanated from the massive brain OF the
greatest engineer of the age.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-20
HOW WAS DONE.

4 few days ago dashing young man
applied at an East Douglas avenue board
ing house for room and board. He was
assigned a room in the second floor aud as
he was feeling tired" he ahought ne
would go into it and rest for a while. "
At supper time a servant went up to his
room but finding the door locked and ev-
erything very still within, she thought it
best not to awaken the sleeper. \
short time afterwards Mr.. y. Morehead,
having occasion to go into his own
room found his closet and wardrobe doors
open, and looking further discovered that
some of his clothing. among which was a
new $50 overcoat, was missing. He
sounded the alarm, and it was soon
learned that the dashing new boarder had
also disappeared Reports received show
that this same racket was worked upon a
number of houses in the city.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-20
JUST IN TINE.

The sales of Cole & Jones for last week
amounted 10 S2,0l215, and yesterday they
gave their check TO the Benevolent Home
tor $1,000, or } per cent Of sales, as for
merly agreed. The week being warm and
nice weather, in the language OF men
in gents furnishing business, had
a paralyzing effect on business. The
first of the week was especially expressing
and the amount coming to the home was
not as much as desired by the liberal gen
tlemen, MessrS. Cole & Jones. The sud
den change of yesterday caused the check
TO appear quite in keeping with the de
mands Of the Home Applicants more
than usual were on hand and the benevo-
lent institution was taxed to its utmost to
supply the most needy unfortunates that
applied Other gifts, even # they are not
so large, will be thankfully received and
properly distributed.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-20
RECEPTION.

The wedding reception given TO Mr..
and Mrs. Frank H. Pierson by Mr.. and
Mrs J. Lacy Pierson, of South street, on
Friday evening was most enjoyable. The
bride and groom were radiant awith
happiness as they received the congratula-
tions of one hundred and fifty guests
The refreshments were delicious and
handsomely served (A1rs. Pierson was
efficiently assisted by a corps of lady
friends.) the bride was very attractive in
the rosy freshness OF her youthful beauty
and cordial warmth of manner in greeting
her friends. and not the least of the
charms that invested her was the elegant
simplicity of her bridal toilet. The
absence of any ornaments was most re-
freshing. Mr and Mrs. Pierson left
Saturday morning on the 10 o'clock train
for New York City. Mr.. Pierson who has
been in Chicago for some time past IN the
interests of the New York Herald has
been called to the New York Office and
will reside in the city ar No 30 Irving
place-Painsville, Ohio, Telegraph.